Jake McCoy (26) top-scored in Horden’s 63 all out, as Jonathan Robson took 3-17 for Castle Eden, who had a struggle to seal the win by three wickets, opener Ben Simpson carrying his bat for 44. Evan Roberts (3-11) and Will Iceton (2-11) impressed with the ball for Horden.

In the George Peacock Memorial Cup, Whitburn defeated neighbours Wearmouth by 18 runs.

Howell Hurst (27) led Whitburn to 74-7, as Ryan McLoughlin plundered three wickets for just nine runs, then McLoughlin’s 18 could only help the Carley Hill side post 56-5 in reply, despite a 33-run opening partnership with James Colley. Amy Hearn took 3-6